NCM 114 Care of the Older Adult LEC Prelim
Reviewer Questions and Answers New update 2023
A specialist who will help elderly patients recover from illness or
injury by providing practical care and developing patient care
plans.
Geriatric Nurse
Role of a Gerontological nurse which gives direct care, hands-on
care to older adults in a variety of settings and often older adults
present with atypical symptoms that complicate diagnosis and
treatment.
Provider of Care
This specialized field is very intricate as it involves understanding
the aging process and the tremendous changes that every
individual has to face.
Geriatric or gerontological nursing
Growing old physically as a result of the passage of time;
examples: graying of hair poorer eyesight requiring the use of
eyeglasses, lapses in ability to recall names and faces.
Physical Aging
The nurse as a provider should be educated about the disease
process and syndrome commonly seen in older population which
includes: SATA
Knowledge of risk
factors Signs and
symptoms Usual
Medical treatment
Rehabilitation
End of life care
Subfields under the umbrella of Gerontology which may have
degrees or training in social work, nursing, psychology, sociology,
